One of the most spectacular moments in Knaresborough’s festive season will be launched this weekend to coincide with this year’s Knaresborough Christmas Market.

Running from Saturday, December 6 to Sunday, December 21, The Great Knaresborough St John’s Christmas Tree Festival promises a bumper display of more than 90 trees beautifully decorated and lit.

The hugely popular charity fundraiser will see the historic St John’s Church, which was built around 1114, awash in an amazing array Christmas trees created by local organisations, charities and schools.

Early bird visitors can avoid the crowds at this free event located on Vicarage Lane in Knaresborough by attending the Preview Evening on Friday, December 5 at 7pm.

Free event - Running from Saturday, December 6 to Sunday, December 21, The Great Knaresborough St John’s Christmas Tree Festival promises a bumper display of Christmas trees. (Picture ocntributed)

placeholder image — Free event - Running from Saturday, December 6 to Sunday, December 21, The Great Knaresborough St John’s Christmas Tree Festival promises a bumper display of Christmas trees. (Picture ocntributed)

Entrance to the Preview Evening is £5 per person, which includes refreshment and seasonal music will be provided by The Songbirds.

There will also be live entertainment from local choirs and music groups on all three Saturdays of the St John’s Christmas Tree Festival – plus the ever-popular Festival Concert, a joyous Christmas Celebration which will take place on Sunday, December 7 at 7pm.

The concert will feature St John’s wonderful Choir, with special guests Cadenza, Fun2Sing, Silver Keys Clarinet Quartet and The Garklein Recorder Ensemble and admission is payable on the door.

The Great Knaresborough St John’s Christmas Tree Festival will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturdays; noon until 4pm on Sundays; and noon until 5pm on weekdays

Refreshments and mulled wine will be available at weekends only.

There will also be programmes and raffle tickets on sale.

All donations will be gratefully received and assist St John’s Church in supporting its chosen charities, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Harrogate Homeless Project and Save the Children.

The Great Knaresborough St John’s Christmas Tree Festival is only one of the highlights of this weekend’s much-anticipated Knaresborough Christmas Market 2025.

Organised by volunteers from Knaresborough Rotary Club and Knaresborough Lions Club and Knaresborough & District Chamber, the two-day event will feature approximately 80 gift and food and drink stalls, live festive entertainment, a free park and ride and a spectacular fireworks finale on Sunduy.

For more information, visit: www.knaresboroughchristmasmarket.co.uk